57. They say: "If we were To follow the guidance with thee, We should be snatched away From our land." Have We not Established for them a secure Sanctuary, to which are brought As tribute fruits of all kinds,— A provision from Ourselves? But most of them understand not.

58. And how many populations We destroyed, which exulted In their life (of ease and plenty)! Now those habitations of theirs, After them, are deserted,— All but a (miserable) few! And We are their heirs!"

59. Nor was thy Lord the one To destroy a population until He had sent to its Centre An apostle, rehearsing to them Our Signs; nor are We Going to destroy a population Except when its members Practise iniquity.